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Archived GIF news3 April 2008 Generation IV International Forum (GIF) 2007 Annual Report ReleasedThis annual report is the first to be issued by the GIF. It summarizes the GIF goals and accomplishments throughout 2007, describes its membership and organization, and provides an overview of its cooperation with other international endeavors for the development of nuclear energy. Future editions will focus on technical progress. Download the GIF 2007 Annual Report (pdf, 3.3 mb) 4 January 2008 China becomes a full member of the Generation IV International ForumChina has officially become a full member of the Generation IV International Forum (GIF). The official instrument of accession of the People's Republic of China was received by the Secretary-General of the OECD, Depositary of the Framework Agreement for International Collaboration on Research and Development of Generation IV Nuclear Energy Systems. The announcement of the completion by China of its internal process to accede to the Framework Agreement was made on November 29th 2007, during the 22nd meeting of the GIF Policy Group, which was held in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea. China designated the China Atomic Energy Authority and the Ministry of Science and Technology as its Implementing Agents of this Agreement which will enter into force for China 90 days after the deposit of its instrument of accession. This accession, which follows the signature in November 2006 by Chinese officials of the GIF Charter, formalizes China's participation to the GIF, and signifies its commitment to take an active part in the Forum's Research and Development projects. With China's accession to the GIF, most major countries developing nuclear power as one of the means to meet their increasing energy needs now cooperate within the GIF framework on the most promising nuclear energy technologies, for the benefit of sustainable development. The Generation IV initiative was launched in 2000 to provide a means of discussing the future of nuclear technology. Currently eight Members are Parties to its Framework Agreement (Canada, China, France, Japan, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, the United States and the European Atomic Energy Community) and five additional Members have not yet acceded to or ratified this Agreement (Argentina, Brazil, Russian Federation, Republic of South Africa, and the United Kingdom). GIF Members cooperate on the development of the new generation of nuclear systems capable of fulfilling specific criteria: efficient use of natural resources, minimised production of waste, enhanced proliferation resistance and physical protection, improved safety and reliability, lower generation costs over other energy sources and financial risk level comparable to other energy projects. 18 April 2007 South Africa to sign the GIF Framework AgreementDuring its meeting on 18 April 2007, the South African Cabinet approved the proposal for South Africa to sign the GIF Framework Agreement. Once ratified by parliament, the South African implementing agent will be the Department of Minerals and Energy Affairs. 30 March 2007 First Project Arrangement signedThe first GIF Program Arrangement was signed on 30 March 2007, covering advanced fuel for the SFR system. Signed by the five partners to the SFR System Arrangement, the project agreement sets out a detailed plan for research and development activities in this area and details the schedule, funding and deliverables expected to achieve this. 30 November 2006 Three System Arrangements signedThe GIF has established System Steering Committees to implement the research and development for each Generation IV reactor concept , with participation by GIF Members interested in contributing to collaborative R&D. Each System Steering Committee will plan and integrate R&D projects contributing to the development of a system. Three system arrangements were signed on 30 November 2006, for the following systems: Gas-cooled fast reactor system (GFR), Supercritical-water-cooled reactor system (SCWR), Sodium-cooled fast reactor system (SFR) and Very-high-temperature reactor system (VHTR). Details of the current partners for each System Arrangement are available on the System Arrangement page. 15 November 2006 China, Russia Join the Generation IV International Forum (GIF)China and Russia signed the GIF Charter on 15 November 2006, bringing GIF membership to thirteen. 13 July 2006 China, Russia Join the Generation IV International Forum (GIF)In an official press release the US Department of Energy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy Dennis Spurgeon announced that China and Russia are expected to join the GIF. The GIF Policy Group during its meeting on July 13 voted unanimously to extend an offer of membership to China and Russia. China and Russia's formal entry into GIF is expected to be finalized by November 2006. 22 February 2006 Generation IV International Forum signs agreement to collaborate on sodium-cooled fast reactorsIn an official press release the US Department of Energy the United States announced that it has signed a sodium-cooled fast reactor systems arrangement with France and Japan. This agreement provides the framework for collaboration among these countries on the research and development of these advanced nuclear reactors. The signing of the agreement took place on February 16, 2006. 15 November 2006 China, Russia Join the Generation IV International Forum (GIF)China and Russia signed the GIF Charter on 15 November 2006, bringing GIF membership to thirteen. 13 July 2006 China, Russia Join the Generation IV International Forum (GIF)In an official press release the US Department of Energy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy Dennis Spurgeon announced that China and Russia are expected to join the GIF. The GIF Policy Group during its meeting on July 13 voted unanimously to extend an offer of membership to China and Russia. China and Russia's formal entry into GIF is expected to be finalized by November 2006. 22 February 2006 Generation IV International Forum signs agreement to collaborate on sodium-cooled fast reactorsIn an official press release the US Department of Energy the United States announced that it has signed a sodium-cooled fast reactor systems arrangement with France and Japan. This agreement provides the framework for collaboration among these countries on the research and development of these advanced nuclear reactors. The signing of the agreement took place on February 16, 2006.
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